The audios became the ideal -and vital- complement for many
users .
However, there are others who
abuse
this function with
messages of up to 5 minutes
(or more)
.
As a result of this inconvenience for the receiver, the platform is working on a new function that will allow you
to transcribe voice notes
in its latest beta version for iOS.
As revealed by the WABetainfo
site
, which usually reveals the news of the messenger before its launch, the application began to develop this
transcription service
in September 2021. However, the tasks were interrupted at the time "for unknown reasons", according to reports
WabetaInfo
.
According to this medium, the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Apple devices with the iOS operating system (v23.3.0.73) will once again have the
transcription of voice messages
available if the user deems it necessary.
What's coming in WhatsApp: the native transcription of audio to text
WhatsApp wants to offer more tools to avoid long audio.
Photo: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg.
This conversion that can be useful at times, for example, in a meeting or when we travel by public transport;
It will always be done locally on the device by downloading the corresponding language pack.
This means that the content of the voice note will never be shared with WhatsApp or Apple, maintaining data privacy.
Therefore, this new local
audio-to-text
feature will mean not having to download an external application to carry out the process, nor having contact with the content of the message.
If the service is not available, WhatsApp will report it through an information screen that explains the reasons why a transcript may not be available, as can be seen through the screenshots that WabetaInfo has shared.
The system can also crash.
In this sense, the platform will report that
it will not be able to make the transcriptions when it does not recognize the words of the voice memo
, so it will be necessary to speak clearly.
You will also not be able to carry them out when it is configured in a language other than the one used in the voice note.
This new one is being developed for
Android
, according to this information.
In addition, with this latest update, the platform includes a solution for users who were experiencing a problem that prevented them from sending documents on iOS.
How the WhatsApp bot that transcribes audios works
WhatsApp audio can be converted to text thanks to the Alfred The Transcriber bot.
While waiting for the arrival of this new function, users can resort to
Alfred The Transcriber
, a bot that is in charge of writing the audios for when you are not in a position to listen to them.
The first thing will be to add the phone number +14156809230 to the contact list and save it as Alfred The Transcriber or the name that best results.
To put it into operation, you will have to go to the conversation where you have received the audio that you want the bot to transcribe.
The only limitation is that the file does not exceed 60 seconds in length.
Once Alfred The Transcriber appears in the mobile contact list, what follows is more than easy to complete.
If a voice message is shared longer than 1 minute, you will receive a message reminding you of this limit, as well as being aware of future bot updates, which may include extending that time.
The next time a voice note is received, a long touch will have to be made on the message until the selection menu opens.
Press the forward option and share it with Alfred The Transcriber.
Within seconds, it will replicate the same message with the message transcript.
It is also likely that another message from the team behind this bot will appear suggesting you make a voluntary donation.
But it is not mandatory and one can ignore it.
Alfred is compatible with messages in Spanish, English, French and German and works reasonably well, even including punctuation in the transcription.
The main advantage over similar apps is that, in this case, you don't need to install anything additional on the mobile.
In all cases, the results depend on pronunciation and speed of speech, because not everything can be understood perfectly.
However, it can help anyone in trouble (such as urgent interviews sent by audio) and even better understand an audio, in case the bot can transcribe it.
An important clarification is to always keep in mind that you are sharing a message with a bot and you never know who is behind it.
And although the conversation is encrypted, it is advisable to be prudent and not risk private or sensitive information.
With information from La Vanguardia.
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